And herein lies the key reason why NCLB does exactly the opposite of what it is designed to do.

"Some districts mandate scripted lessons only for low-performing schools. This system makes it easier to standardize the textbooks used (ones that conform to the state's frameworks) and the preparatory material to order (testing companies now have both hard copy and on-line material for virtually every state test). And it simplifies as well the designing of teacher training." Meier